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πŸ“ Route Tracker

A simple GPS route tracking web app that works on mobile devices. Track your daily routes and view them on an interactive map.

πŸš€ How to Use

Desktop/Laptop:

  1. Open index.html in any modern web browser
  2. Allow location permission when prompted
  3. Click "Start Tracking" to begin recording your route
  4. Move around to see your route being drawn
  5. Click "Stop Tracking" to stop recording
  6. Use the dropdown to view different days' routes

Mobile:

  1. Open the app in your mobile browser (Chrome, Safari, etc.)
  2. Allow location access
  3. Keep the browser tab active while tracking
  4. Your route will be saved automatically

πŸ“± Sharing with Others

Method 1: File Sharing

  1. Zip the entire suppi_tracker folder
  2. Share the zip file
  3. Recipients extract and open index.html

Method 2: Host Online (Recommended)

Upload all files to any web hosting service:

  • GitHub Pages (free)
  • Netlify (free)
  • Vercel (free)
  • Any web hosting service

Method 3: Local Network Sharing

  1. Use VS Code Live Server extension
  2. Share your computer's IP address (e.g., http://192.168.1.100:5500)
  3. Others on same WiFi can access it

πŸ“‹ Features

  • βœ… Real-time GPS tracking
  • βœ… Route visualization with different colors
  • βœ… Daily route storage (today, yesterday, etc.)
  • βœ… Mobile-friendly design
  • βœ… Offline storage (localStorage)
  • βœ… Current location pinpoint marker
  • βœ… GPS accuracy indicator

πŸ”§ Technical Requirements

  • Modern web browser with GPS support
  • HTTPS connection (for production use)
  • Location permission enabled

πŸ“ Notes

  • Routes are stored locally in your browser
  • Clear browser data will delete saved routes
  • Works best on mobile devices for actual tracking
  • Requires internet connection for map tiles

πŸ› οΈ Troubleshooting

Location not working?

  • Check browser location permissions
  • Ensure you're using HTTPS (for hosted versions)
  • Try refreshing the page

Route not appearing?

  • Make sure you're moving enough distance
  • Check if tracking is actually started
  • Try selecting different days in dropdown

Mobile issues?

  • Keep browser tab active
  • Don't switch to other apps while tracking
  • Check if location services are enabled on device

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